Avsurance Marks 20 Years of Effective Aviation Insurance Solutions

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2011 marks the 20th anniversary of Avsurance, a subsidiary of Avfuel Corporation. Focused exclusively on aviation, Avsurance is a leading provider of FBO insurance and commercial aviation insurance and is uniquely capable of procuring the many types of coverage that clients require to reduce exposure, protect assets and save money.
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Avfuel-Branded Base Ops at Page Field Debuts Brand-New FBO with Design that Pays Homage to Military History

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Pilots and passengers flying into Lee County Port Authority’s Page Field may not recognize the FBO formerly known as The Aviation Center. Renamed Base Ops at Page Field, a new terminal complex has been constructed to reflect Page Field’s rich military history as a World War II training base.
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Former U.S. Senate Leader, Surgeon to Receive NBAA's 2011 Humanitarian Award

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Esteemed doctor, pilot and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has been awarded the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2011 Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership in recognition of his life-saving efforts worldwide, and the importance of business aviation to those endeavors.
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NBAA Salutes Regional Groups for Backing Court Fight to Preserve the BARR

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen applauded a recent surge of contributions from a host of regional business aviation associations to a legal defense fund established to support a court fight to preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program.
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Clay Lacy, Don Spruston to Be Honored With NBAA's Highest Awards

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the legendary pilot and entrepreneur Clay Lacy will receive the 2011 NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, and international business aviation pioneer Don Spruston will receive the 2011 NBAA John P. “Jack” Doswell Award.
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Cutter Flight Management Adds Challenger 604 Long-Range Jet to Air Charter Fleet

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Cutter Flight Management announced the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 604 to its growing air charter fleet in response to client demand for large, long-range aircraft to support air charter flights for non-stop coast-to-coast, transoceanic and International operations.
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NBAA Welcomes Congressional, White House Action to Extend FAA Funding

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement regarding action by Congress and the Obama administration to approve an extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding, while Congress considers multi-year reauthorization legislation: 
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NBAA: User Fees, Aircraft Depreciation Changes Off the Table, But Continued Vigilance Needed

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As Congress and the White House finalized a package to raise the nation's debt ceiling, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said industry mobilization was important for keeping the bill free of proposals targeting industry – and that sustained vigilance would be needed as debt-ceiling developments continue to unfold.
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NBAA Calls for Congressional Resolution on FAA Funding Extension Impasse

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement regarding the impasse surrounding congressional approval of a short-term funding extension to maintain all employees and operations at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in lieu of a multi-year reauthorization.
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NBAA Applauds Sen. Roberts for Legislation to Preserve BARR

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) hailed the introduction of legislation by Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) to preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program, thereby allowing people and companies to opt out from having their aviation movements tracked by anyone, anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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Business Aviation Veteran Roger Whyte Joins ABACE2012 Team

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that business aviation veteran Roger Whyte has been enlisted to bring his vast knowledge of the industry, especially in the Asian region, to the Association's preparations for the 2012 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2012).
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Government Action on BARR Likely Imminent As GA Groups' Court Fight Continues

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With the government's plan to limit the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program expected to take effect on August 2, general aviation (GA) advocacy groups anticipated that many of their members' flights will be subject to display on the Internet in the near term, but that a court challenge will ultimately restore their ability to opt out from having their aviation movements tracked online.
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